The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham

579 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

Detective Albert Campion has a talented dress designer sister with celebrated clients. Georgia Wells is a glamorous actress who exemplifies the 1930s femme fatale. Vain, stupid, and selfish, she attracts men like moths to a flame. When these men d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
tense 66%
adventurous 50%
dark 16%
funny 16%
informative 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

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3.61

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